This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Brig family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Brig Family History

Brig Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brin, Baig, Brim, Breig, Bring, Brix, Bria, Big, Bain, Brill

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Brig family from?

You can see how Brig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Brig families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Brig's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Brig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Brig

Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Brig immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 71,000 military records available for the last name Brig. For the veterans among your Brig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Brig military records

You've only scratched the surface of Brig family history

Discover More

What is the average Brig lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Brig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Brig in 1974 was 71, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brig ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Brig family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial